Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 368

panel and 2H position dot in shift lever insert is 5.75" (14.6 cm).
Make measurement parallel to floor of vehicle.
3) Tighten shift rod lock bolt to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m).
Start engine. Shift transfer case through all ranges to verify proper
operation.
NV242 (Dakota)
1) Put shift lever into 4FT position and secure. Raise
vehicle. Loosen shift rod lock bolt at swivel. See Fig. 1. Ensure
shift rod slides freely in adjusting swivel.
2) Ensure transfer case shift lever is in 4FT position. Slide
adjusting swivel forward until shift lever contacts shifter gate
crossover then slide adjusting swivel back, allowing a 0.11-0.20" (3-5
mm) gap between shift lever and shift gate.
3) Center pin on adjusting swivel in shift arm and tighten
lock bolt to 90 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). Lower vehicle, making sure wheels
are off floor. Start engine. Shift transfer case through all ranges to
verify correct adjustment.
Fig. 1: Adjusting Transfer Case Shift Linkage (Dakota)
Courtesy of Chrysler Corp.